English Explanatory Dictionary

auxiliary power unit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A generator in aircraft or other vehicles for providing electric power to various systems, such as lighting, especially when the main engines are not running.

Word forms

auxiliary power unit auxiliary power units

Related words

APU

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